Progress in the pathogenesis and prevention of radiation induced oral mucositis

VernacularTitle:放射性口腔黏膜炎的发生机制及防治研究进展
Author: Man LI ¹ ; Qin ZHAO ; Jinlong WEI ; Xin JIANG
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1. 吉林大学第一医院放疗科，长春　130021
Keywords: Head and neck neoplasms; Radiotherapy; Radiation-induced oral mucositis
From: Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2024;33(1):79-84
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Radiotherapy is the main treatment for patients with head and neck cancer. Radiation-induced oral mucositis (RIOM) is one of the common complications of patients with head and neck cancer during radiotherapy. It is a mucus injury reaction related to dysphagia and oral pain, which will affect the quality of life and prognosis of patients when it becomes severe. Therefore, prevention and treatment of RIOM are of significance for patients. In this article, the pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, treatment and prevention methods of RIOM were summarized, aiming to provide guidance for the treatment of oral mucositis caused by radiotherapy in patients with head and neck cancer.